Senior Practitioner - Looked Children

Overview

Not feeling fulfilled in your current locum role as we head into Summer? We’re working exclusively with a stable and supportive local authority in North Wales seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £42 per hour, with the chance to join a close-knit and collaborative team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children in care.

This position focuses on care planning, permanency, and long-term support for looked after children. To be considered, you must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. The team is well-established, with long-standing permanent staff who provide excellent peer support and mentoring to new joiners. Remote working is strongly encouraged, and the team is expanding to support continued growth and demand.

• Lead care planning, permanency planning, and long-term support for looked after children
• Collaborate with the LAC Team to achieve positive outcomes for children in care
• Provide mentorship and peer support to new team members

• Social Work qualification recognised for statutory roles
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience

• Manageable caseloads – small but complex
• Flexible working options: 4-day week, condensed hours, or traditional 37-hour week
• Loyalty bonus:
  Earn up to £150 extra weekly
• Supportive management and team culture
• Remote working strongly supported
• Start date flexibility: they are happy to wait up to a month for the right candidate
• Internal progression opportunities:
  Move across teams if desired
• Market-leading payroll system

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership and practice skills in a well-supported environment, surrounded by experienced professionals who share your commitment to improving the lives of children and young people in care.

Referral bonus:
If you know another Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who may be interested, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful placements.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Nathan directly at  for more details.

Please note:

As this is a statutory role, you must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales.